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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Public Education in Massachusetts: A Vision for the Future

Matthew Malone, Massachusetts Secretary of
Education

Massachusetts Secretary of Education Matthew Malone was
appointed in January of 2013. During his brief tenure, the Patrick
Administration has already proposed dramatic reforms that will
impact early childhood, K-12, and high education in the
Commonwealth. Secretary Malone will discuss his priorities and lay
out a strategic vision for education in Massachusetts.

Prior to his appointment, Malone was Superintendent of the
Brockton Public Schools since 2009. He previously served as
Superintendent of Schools in Swampscott for four years. Malone has
also served a headmaster in Boston and as a special assistant to
the Superintendent in San Diego, California. His career began as a
paraprofessional and substitute teacher in the Boston public
schools in 1993.Before beginning his career in education, Malone was a
Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He is a Combat
Veteran of the Persian Gulf War having served in the Saudi Arabian
and Kuwaiti Theatres of Operations with the First Marine
Division.

Malone holds a doctorate degree in Educational
Administration/School Leadership from Boston College and currently
resides in Roslindale. He is the parent of two Boston Public
Schools students.

Co-sponsored with the Program on Education Policy and
Governance at Harvard Kennedy School and the Taubman Center for
State and Local Government.

Location:

Center for Government and International Studies- Room South 153, 1730 Cambr